Killahoey
About Killahoey
Killahoey is a Blue Flag beach at Dunfanaghy on the Wild Atlantic Way, a broad strand backed by dunes with Horn Head and the Donegal hills as a backdrop. Lifeguarded in summer, it is popular for walking, watersports and family days, with the village's shops and cafés nearby. An open, breezy Atlantic beach, swimming is best within the supervised flags.
Also on Sheephaven Bay
Marble Hill, Killahoey and Portnablagh sit on the same short stretch of Sheephaven Bay coast around Dunfanaghy, each with its own character — an easy trio to visit in one day.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 55.1861, -7.9566. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
Activity suitability
- Surfing — Intermediate
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
- Not yet confirmed: Swimming
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
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Nearby golf
From the GolfIreland.ie network. Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies), not driving distance.